Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) was quietly devastated in Coronation Street today as she was given another reminder that her dementia is taking hold. The character received her diagnosis back in April 2025.
In spite of her condition, Debbie has continued to do her job as owner and manager of the prestigious Chariot Square hotel. She has also sung in the dementia choir, and adores hanging out with pals Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor), Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger), Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) and Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins).
As much as Debbie is trying to live her normal life, there is no getting away from the fact that, as time goes on, life is slipping away from her.
A glimpse into the future
A couple of weeks ago, she was given a glimpse into what her future may look like when she witnessed Asha Alahan’s (Tanisha Gorey) love interest Sienna look after her unwell mum. The situation prompted Debbie to start researching assisted dying.
Bernie discovered what Debbie was up to, and tried to change her mind by sharing how Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) felt about the subject. Her efforts were not enough, unfortunately, as Debbie told Bernie that she intends to speak with Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) about her thoughts when the time is right.
Another small but significant reminder
In today’s episode, Debbie was getting ready to leave the flat when Ronnie pointed out that she still had her slippers on. A while later, at the hotel, Ronnie and Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) found Debbie cleaning. The duo soon felt concerned, and Debbie could not understand why.
Ronnie gently told Debbie that she still had her slippers on. When he suggested that they go back home, Debbie tried to cover her mishap by suggesting she deliberately put them on as part of her outfit. Seconds later though, Debbie’s facial expression changed. For her, it was another small but significant reminder that her dementia is progressing, and these lapses are becoming increasingly difficult for her to brush aside.
